I wonder where captain Camara was all this time when the military governed La Guinea with Lansana as titular head????And the Military just issued a public apology to the citizens of La Guinea two weeks ago for the crimes they committed. This was prior to Prime Minister Soare announcing the date of legislative elections to be March 30th, 2009. Oh brother. The constitution mandated presidential elections in 60 days. I guess that is too short a time for Captain Camara's patience. Something about this is not right. I want to honour the newfound euphoria of Guineans but this coup is so unnecessary and clueless, I am dumbfounded JDAM and Jados. Can you guys help us out? Haruna. Full text: Guinea military statement | ||||
Hours after the death of Guinean President Lansana Conte, the army has announced the dissolution of the government and suspension of the constitution.
Here is the military's statement in full.
Dear fellow countrymen, At the time of celebrating the 50th anniversary of its independence on 2 October, Guinea was ranked as one of the poorest countries in the world despite its abundant natural resources. Guinea could have been more prosperous. Unfortunately, history and men have decided otherwise. Embezzlement of public funds, general corruption, impunity established as a method of government and anarchy in the management of state affairs have eventually plunged our country into a catastrophic economic situation which is particularly tragic for the overwhelming majority of Guineans.
The members of the current cabinet are mainly responsible for such unprecedented social and economic crises. Similarly, the republican institutions' failure to commit themselves to the search for solutions to the crisis and implement the provisions of the constitution confirms the dysfunction of the government. Indeed, we have noted a lack of political will from the so-called broad-based government to initiate the necessary reforms to solve such a serious and permanent crisis that affects all sectors of the country, namely:
For all these reasons, a National Council for Democracy and Development, (CNDD), has decided to end the agony of the Guinea people. In order to preserve national unity, ensure the economic development of our country, and lay the foundations of a true democracy based on the rule of law in which all the citizens are prosperous, equal and enjoy free movement in all security and at all times, as from today, the constitution is suspended. All political and trade union activities are also suspended. Similarly, the government and the republican institutions are dissolved.
In the coming days, a National Transitional Consultative Council made up of soldiers and civilians will be set up, taking into account the ethnic balance. It will be chaired by a president. The council will be in charge of leading and supervising the transition to enable the restoration of state authority, the fight against corruption, and the holding of transparent elections. A prime minister - head of government - vested with all the constitutional powers will be appointed. His mission will be, among others:
We call on all the military and paramilitary forces to ensure the security of citizens and their property. We also call on the people to back its army that has always heeded its calls. Long live the people of Guinea! Long live national unity! Long live the republic! |